Hartley Historic Site
Step into a charming 19th century village at Hartley Historic Site near Lithgow. Set on the western edge of the Blue Mountains, it's now home to a gallery, short walks, a cafe and accommodation.
Country NSW region
Overview
The sprawling heart of Country NSW offers plenty of adventures for families, thrill seekers and nature-lovers. Discover a unique landscape of World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforests, Aboriginal culture, gold mine relics, and Australian wildlife.
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Country NSW is a great region for adventure and activity, its wide open spaces perfect for camping, fishing, walking and rock climbing.
In Pilliga National Park , you'll find a thriving koala population and beautiful sandstone caves containing Aboriginal rock art. Head to the World Heritage Gondwana rainforests of New England National Park for a glimpse of kangaroos and wallabies and great bird watching opportunities.
For a taste of yesteryear, explore NSW’s iconic heritage towns and learn about the gold rush at Hill End Historic Site. And you won't want to miss the breathtaking volcanic landscape of Warrumbungle National Park – a fantastic location for bushwalking and camping under the stars.
Activities in this region (417)
- 4WD touring
- Adventure sports
- Birdwatching and wildlife encounters
- Canoeing/paddling
- Cycling
- Road trips and car/bus tours
- Fishing
- Geotourism
- Horse riding
- Other experiences
- Photography
- Swimming
- Trail bike touring
- Walking
- Wildflowers (seasonal)
- Aboriginal culture
- Cafes and kiosks
- Cultural heritage
- Educational activities
- Historic heritage
- Sightseeing
- Picnics and barbecues
- Show cave tours
- Visitor centres
- Waterfalls
- Waterhole
- Events
- Guided tours
- Immersive stories
- Itineraries
- Volunteer activities
Explore Hartley's historic village
Stay in heritage accommodation
Old Trahlee
Old Trahlee offers unique accommodation in a charmingly restored colonial cottage in Hartley Historic Site, at the foot of the Blue Mountains.
St Bernard's Presbytery
Stay at deluxe St Bernard’s Presbytery cottage for a romantic getaway. Located only 15 minutes from Mount Victoria, it’s the perfect spot to immerse yourself in Hartley Historic Site’s colonial past.
Hosies
Hosies offers unique group accommodation in a beautifully-renovated 1870s building in Hill End Historic Site between Bathurst and Mudgee. Discover the attractions, history, and walking tracks of this gold rush town from your doorstep.
Australia's first Dark Sky Park
Warrumbungle National Park
Warrumbungle National Park near Coonabarabran in NSW is Australia’s first Dark Sky Park, making it the perfect spot for stargazing, amateur astronomy and camping under the starriest of skies.
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Parks (73)
- Abercrombie Karst Conservation Reserve
- Abercrombie River National Park
- Bald Rock National Park
- Bangadilly National Park
- Bargo State Conservation Area
- Barrington Tops National Park
- Beni State Conservation Area
- Blue Mountains National Park
- Boonoo Boonoo National Park
- Borenore Karst Conservation Reserve
- Brindabella National Park
- Budawang National Park
- Budderoo National Park
- Bungonia National Park
- Burning Mountain Nature Reserve
- Capertee National Park
- Carrai National Park
- Cathedral Rock National Park
- Cecil Hoskins Nature Reserve
- Conimbla National Park
- Coolah Tops National Park
- Cottan-Bimbang National Park
- Cunnawarra National Park
- Deriah Aboriginal Area
- Deua National Park
- Dthinna Dthinnawan National Park
- Gibraltar Range National Park
- Goobang National Park
- Goulburn River National Park
- Guula Ngurra National Park
- Guy Fawkes River National Park
- Hill End Historic Site
- Horton Falls National Park
- Kanangra-Boyd National Park
- Kings Plains National Park
- Koreelah National Park
- Kwiambal National Park
- Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve
- Macquarie Pass National Park
- Mann River Nature Reserve
- Monga National Park
- Morton National Park
- Mother of Ducks Lagoon Nature Reserve
- Mount Canobolas State Conservation Area
- Mount Kaputar National Park
- Mount Royal National Park
- Mullion Range State Conservation Area
- Mummel Gulf National Park
- Munghorn Gap Nature Reserve
- Nangar National Park
- Nattai National Park
- New England National Park
- Nowendoc National Park
- Nymboida National Park
- Oxley Wild Rivers Nat. Park
- Pilliga National Park
- Robertson Nature Reserve
- Stonewoman Aboriginal Area
- Tallaganda National Park
- Terry Hie Hie Aboriginal Area
- Tooloom National Park
- Torrington State Conservation Area
- Towarri National Park
- Warrabah National Park
- Warrumbungle National Park
- Washpool National Park
- Weddin Mountains National Park
- Werrikimbe National Park
- Willi Willi National Park
- Wollemi National Park
- Wombeyan Caves KCR
- Yanununbeyan State Conservation Area
- Yuranighs Aboriginal Grave Historic Site